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What
platforms does CamRunner support?
CamRunner
runs on Windows 95. A Windows NT version will be
available soon.
What
cameras and/or video capture cards does CamRunner
support?
CamRunner
is designed to work with cameras or capture cards which
are Video for Windows™ compatible.
Is
it possible to have more than one camera/capture card
running on CamRunner?
Yes,
but not at the same time. If your computer can identify
two cameras or two capture cards, it is possible to
switch back and forth between the two. To do this select
Video on the menu bar in CamRunner and click on
the camera or card you wish to use.
What
is the difference between a CamRunner Trial Version and a
Full Registered Version?
In
the Trial Version of CamRunner all the features work but
the image is stamped with the DCN logo and website
address. A Full Registered Version of CamRunner has no
DCN logo or website address stamped on the images.
Do
I need a dedicated Internet connection to use
CamRunner?
No.
In addition to transferring images using a local area
network (LAN), CamRunner can also use the Windows 95
Dial-up networking to automatically connect/disconnect
when you need it to.
Do
I need to keep my Dial-up Networking connected all the
time?
No.
CamRunner will make a Dial-up connection only when it
needs to transfer an image. CamRunner will disconnect
once it has successfully transferred the image. If a
Dial-up connection is already established, CamRunner will
use that to send the image.
How
do I set up Dial-up networking for CamRunner?
CamRunner
uses the Dial-up networking included in Windows 95. If
you are using a dial-up account you must first place all
the appropriate ISP information (phone number, login,
password, etc.) in Dial-up networking in Windows. This
information is used in the account profile of CamRunner
and tells CamRunner who to connect to, where to send the
image, etc.
What
happens if the Dial-up connection or the FTP session
fails?
CamRunner
uses the dial-up networking built into Windows 95. Check
to make sure that this information is correct.
If
either dial-up or FTP connections fail CamRunner will
stop trying to send an image and attempt the transfer
again during the next scheduled send time. If it still
does not successfully transfer an image check the
settings of your Dial-up networking account in Windows
and make sure the Save Password button is checked.
Note:
You can also double-click on your selected dial-up
account under dial-up networking in Windows' and make a
connection to confirm the connection information, etc. is
valid.
For FTP
errors check the Account Profile section inside
the Transfer Entry dialog box in CamRunner. Make
sure you have a valid Host name, User name
and Password that gives you access to the FTP
server. Under the Remote File Information section
also inside the Transfer Entry dialog box make
sure you've entered a correct path for the
Directory.
What
if I don't have a place to send an image? (i.e. an FTP
directory)
One
of the requirements for any webcam system is that you
have an Internet access account and an FTP site in which
to send your image.
Can
I send a single snapped picture?
Yes.
You can capture a single image and then send it using
CamRunner. Either click on the snap and send an
image button in the toolbar or click on the
capture single image button and right mouse click
on the image. Choose send snapped image after you've
saved the image CamRunner will send this snapped image
via the transfer which appears in the Transfer
Information box.
Can
I annotate a manually snapped image before I send
it?
Yes.
After you snap an image, you can annotate it before it is
sent. Follow the steps above except choose annotate
snapped image before you send it.
What
programs can I use to open a locally saved image?
If
you want to view and/or manipulate an image locally, many
graphics programs such as Adobe's Photoshop, Netscape's
Navigator, or Microsoft's Internet Explorer will
work.
Is
it possible to manipulate an image with another program
(i.e. Adobe's Photoshop) before sending it?
Yes.
Once you've saved an image locally you can then bring it
back into CamRunner and send it. Click on the Folder
(open) box on the tool bar and open your saved image.
Right click on this image and send it the same way as a
manually snapped image.
What
is the easiest way to annotate an image or edit an existing
annotation?
You
can edit any annotation, including the active one, by
either clicking the Annotation button in the
CamRunner toolbar, or by selecting Edit from the
CamRunner menu bar.
Can
I create and use multiple schedules?
Although
you are able to create more than one schedule, you can
not activate or use more than one schedule at a
time.
What
are Incremented Files and why do I need them?
Incremented
Files allow you to send a series of images to one website
or save them locally so that you can see all the images
on one page. This is helpful if you want to see a series
of events over time, not just the last image snapped. For
example, if you want to send 4 incremented images, the
remote location must know to look for Image1, Image2,
Image3 and Image4 so that you can see four different
images. These images will coincide with the schedule
you've set up. If you schedule to send images every hour,
4 images will show up over 4 hours. Be sure to check the
case of the filename and extension since some servers are
case sensitive.
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